Wright College,
Columbia Metal Spinning and Eli’s CheesecakeThis tour will examine the role of a community college in
providing educational resources and training for industry leaders in Chicago.

What you will
see

On this tour you will see: The
tour will start by at the main campus for Wright College, one of the City
Colleges of Chicago. Wright is a leader in providing customized training in a
wide range of quality initiatives and is a supporter of Austin Polytechnical
High School, a newly-opened school in Chicago that prepares students for careers
in high-performance manufacturing companies. Attendees will be greeted by the
President of Wright College and then participate in a discussion with the
Director of Business Industry Services for Wright. After the discussion, the
tour will continue on to two companies in adjoining Wright Campus Business Park:
Columbia Metal Spinning and Eli’s Cheesecake. Columbia Metal Spinning is a
75-year-old leader in metal spinning, and has worked with Wright College to be
certified as a ISO/TS16949:2002 quality standard company. Eli’s Cheesecake is a
Chicago dessert icon that is known for its high quality products and commitment
to education and Wright College. Lunch and cheesecake will be served after a
tour of Eli’s.